food IS a theme park
Welp, it’s official. Spring Break crowds have arrived at Disney World.
Main Street, U.S.A
Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios are all sold out for ticket holders and hotel guests who don’t already have park pass reservations for multiple days this week, and chances are that won’t be stopping anytime soon. But, what does that mean for Genie+ in Disney World on a crowded day? Let’s find out.
Not all advice is good advice when it comes to putting together the perfect Disney trip.
Disney World
We’ve heard it all when it comes to the Disney Parks over the years. From great planning tips to general Disney hacks, the right advice can save a Disney vacation. With that said, some advice we’ve heard hasn’t aged gracefully.
You can’t please everyone, and Disney knows this all too well.
Come prepared for gloomy weather.
Disney Adults are considered Disney super fans and have even influenced the company in the past. Many of our experts proudly wear the Disney Adult labor and you’re guaranteed to come across several Disney Adults during your travels to the Disney Parks all across the globe. Disney Adults are generally a happy bunch that have a pure love of all things Disney — but that doesn’t mean that they never get irrationally angry.
A lot has changed in Disney World in January 2024.
Cinderella Castle
The Disney Dining Plan officially returned, park-pass reservation rules changed for date-based tickets, and all-day park hopping is back! On January 9th, all three of these things were updated to their new rules. However, we found a big issue for Annual Passholders regarding park hopping. But now, it seems to have been fixed!
We’ve seen some VERY high prices for Genie+ in Disney World.
Genie+
Genie+ is the virtual assistant on the Disney World app. Once you have purchased it for the day, you can make Lightning Lane selections to be able to pass the long lines. It can be an incredibly useful tool on busy days in the parks or if you just simply don’t like standing in lines. Over the holidays, Genie+ reached close to $40 per day for both the Multiple Parks and Magic Kingdom options. This was a record-high price that we hadn’t seen before. So we took to Instagram to ask you, our readers, how much is the MOST you are willing to pay for Genie+.
We are officially through the Christmas and New Year’s celebrations!
It’s officially 2024!
The busiest days of the year have passed. We saw park passes selling out, Genie+ selling out despite the record high prices, and some very high wait times! “Busy” is probably an understatement for the number of people we saw in the parks over the last couple of weeks. But now that we’re past the biggest celebrations of the year, we’re wondering what is happening with those very high Genie+ prices.
You’ve been saving and planning for MONTHS! From where to stay and choosing your resort to figuring out airline and airport transportation, your vacation is HERE! Hooray! You did! Now, it’s time to sit back and enjoy your vacation, right? Well, hold on a hot-dang minute….
Genie+
Your planning doesn’t end with a hotel selection, plane tickets, or even advanced dining reservations. Oh, no! Disney wants you to plan out your day in the parks, too. Thus enters Disney Genie!
Today, we’re taking a look at Genie+, Individual Attraction Selection, and what Lightning Lanes you should try to get first! Here are some things to keep in mind when planning with Genie+.
Disney World has a lot planned for the new year.
2024 will be an exciting time!
From new restaurants and new rides to the return of the Disney Dining Plan, 2024 is going to be a big one for Disney World. In January, five new rule changes will hit the parks…are you ready for them?
Genie+ has had its fair share of controversy since it was first rolled out, but we can’t deny how handy the service can be in Disney World.
Genie+
If you’re looking to save time in line so you can maximize your trip, Genie+ can be a great way to do it. But, it’s a service you have to pay for and you’re only able to access so many Lightning Lanes per day, so deciding what rides to use it on can be a big deal. This begs the question, is anyone actually using Genie+ for these Disney rides?
If you’ve ever been frustrated with Genie+ in Disney World, just know you’re not alone!
Genie+
The skip-the-line system has been slightly controversial among guests, with some complaining that it’s complicated to use. The good news is that it can often help you save time in the parks by allowing you to skip some of the long waits. However, for the past few days, the complications might be outweighing the benefits.
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